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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fairfax,_VirginiaFairfax, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   Fairfax, Virginia (/ ˈ f ɛər f æ k s / FAIR-faks), formally the City of Fairfax, and colloquially known as Fairfax City, Downtown Fairfax, Old Town Fairfax, Fairfax Courthouse, FFX, and Fairfax, is an independent city in Virginia and the county seat of Fairfax County, Virginia, in the United States. [4]

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3. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Fairfax_(Virginia)Fairfax (Virginia) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Fairfax, nicknamed Fairfax City by the locals, is the county seat of Fairfax County, in the state of Virginia. The city has roots dating back to the 1700s. It has character and an identity of its own not often found in the much newer and largely homogeneous exurban areas in Northern Virginia.

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   Fairfax County, officially the County of Fairfax, is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. With a population of 1,150,309 as of the 2020 census , [ 1 ] it is the most populous county in Virginia, the most populous jurisdiction in the Washington metropolitan area , and the most populous location in the Washington–Baltimore combined ...

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   • Take a Walking Tour of Historic Fairfax. Historic Fairfax, also referred to as Old Town Fairfax, was founded in 1799. During the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, the City of Fairfax was frequented by George Washington, George Mason, and William Fairfax.
   • Attend a Concert or Event at the EagleBank Arena. Address. EagleBank Arena, 4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax, VA 22030-4468, USA. The 10,000-seat arena, located on the campus of George Mason University, hosts some of today’s hottest concerts and family-friendly events.
   • Visit the National Firearms Museum. Address. 11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA. Phone +1 703-267-1600. Web Visit website. The museum, located in Fairfax, Virginia, examines the history of firearms dating from 1350 to the present-day with exhibits featuring the firearms of six American presidents, 12 U.S. general officers and six foreign heads of state; treasures associated with Pilgrims, the American Revolution, the Civil War and other notable events in American history.
   • Enjoy Outdoor Activities at Burke Lake Park. The park has a 218-acre lake for fishing, boating, rowboat rental, camping, a miniature train, a carousel, outdoor volleyball courts, an 18-hole par 3 golf course, clubhouse with snack bar and driving range, disk golf, horseshoe pits, an ice cream parlor, picnic areas, playgrounds, trails, an amphitheater, and miniature golf course.

6. www.discovernorthamerica.co.uk › fairfax-countyFairfax County - Discover North America

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   Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and vibrant destination located just outside Washington, D.C., offering travellers a unique mix of American history, cultural experiences, outdoor adventures, and modern amenities.

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   Oct 5, 2024 · Fairfax, city, seat (1779) of Fairfax county (though administratively independent of it), northeastern Virginia, U.S., about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Washington, D.C. It developed after 1799 with the construction of the county courthouse and relocation of the county seat from Alexandria.

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   Aug 27, 2024 · Widely known for its abundance of attractions, Fairfax city is rated as one of the best cities to visit in Virginia, United States. There are several attractions to explore in this city, such as the Fairfax Community Farmer’s Market, De Clieu Coffee & Sandwiches, Abunawas Cafe & Hookah Bar, the Fairfax Parks and Recreation, Bond’s Escape ...

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   Where is Fairfax Virginia located?

   • Fairfax, city, seat (1779) of Fairfax county (though administratively independent of it), northeastern Virginia, U.S., about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Washington, D.C. It developed after 1799 with the construction of the county courthouse and relocation of the county seat from Alexandria. The

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   Is Fairfax a city?

   • Fairfax, Virginia (/ ˈfɛərfæks / FAIR-faks), formally the City of Fairfax, and colloquially known as Fairfax City, Downtown Fairfax, Old Town Fairfax, Fairfax Courthouse, FFX, and Fairfax, is an independent city in Virginia and the county seat of Fairfax County, Virginia, in the United States. [ 4 ]

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   How many people live in Fairfax Virginia?

   • Fairfax city was incorporated in 1869 and currently has a population of approximately twenty-four thousand, one hundred and forty-six. Widely known for its abundance of attractions, Fairfax city is rated as one of the best cities to visit in Virginia, United States.

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   How is Fairfax County governed?

   • Fairfax County uses the urban county executive form of government, which county voters approved in a 1966 referendum. [ 19 ][ 20 ] Under the urban county executive plan, the county is governed by the 10-member Fairfax County Board of Supervisors with the day-to-day running of the county tasked to the appointed Fairfax County executive.

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   What is Fairfax Virginia known for?

   • Fairfax Boulevard, which runs along the northern border of the city, is populated with strip malls. The Fairfax County Courthouse is the oldest and most historic building in Fairfax. Its design is used as a prototype for many Virginia courthouses built between 1800 and 1850.

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   How did Fairfax get its name?

   • The city derives its name from Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, who was awarded 5,000,000 acres (20,000 km 2) of land in northern Virginia by King Charles. [ 8 ] The area that the city now encompasses was settled in the early 18th century by farmers from Virginia's Tidewater region. [ 9 ]

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